MRS. JORDAN: Mr. Madden

Madden turns inquiringly.

SCENE 22
CLOSEUP - MRS. JORDAN
She is looking at him curiously.

I don't want any trouble about the necklace. What if it isn't satisfactory? You're paying this huge sum without ever seeing it.

SCENE 23
CLOSEUP - MADDEN
He looks at her grimly.

MADDEN: I've seen you wear it many times in Honolulu.

SCENE 24
CLOSE SHOT - CRAWFORD AND MRS. JORDAN
The two stare at him in startled surprise.

MRS. JORDAN: (Uncertainly) I...I don't remember you.

SCENE 25
AT MADDEN AND THORN - MEDIUM CLOSE
Madden in foreground, Thorne in background by the door.

MADDEN: (Tersely...almost grimly) You never looked at me. I used to be a bellboy in the hotel where you gave your parties...I've wanted that necklace for years. Good day.

He turns on his heel toward the door. Thorne opens it and the two exit.

SCENE 26
AT CRAWFORD AND MRS. JORDAN - MEDIUM CLOSE SHOT
The two look after him in stunned amazement as the sound of the door closing comes into scene.

SCENE 27
OUTER OFFICE - FULL SHOT
As Madden and Thorne cross toward the store doorway, Bob Crawford hurries in. He is a fine looking, pleasant, energetic young man of about thirty. Thorne and Madden pay no attention to him as he crosses toward the desk, but Bob gives them a brief interested glance. They exit.

BOB: Has Mrs. Jordan come yet? SECRETARY: She's with your father.

He enters the private office.

SCENE 28
PRIVATE OFFICE - MEDIUM SHOT
Bob enters briskly, closing the door. He has a great affection for Mrs. Jordan.

BOB: Hello, Sally--- (He gives her an affectionate kiss)-- has Dad been taking good care of you? (Mrs. Jordan nods. Bob turns to Crawford)--What luck with the necklace? CRAWFORD: Sold it to Madden. BOB: (Nodding toward door) Was that him? CRAWFORD: Yes. BOB:Bigbruiser, isn't he?

SCENE 29
EXTERIOR JEWELRY STORE - AT CURB
Madden and Thorne are getting into a limousine. A taxi is parked about twenty feet behind it.

SCENE 30
AT TAXI - DRIVER'S SEAT - CLOSE
A stocky, hard-faced driver is watching the two men narrowly.

SCENE 31
TOWARD LIMOSINE - HIS ANGLE
Thorne gets in after Madden and slams the door. The limousine starts away.

SCENE 32
AT TAXI - MEDIUM CLOSE
The driver quickly starts his motor and pulls away from the curb.

SCENE 33
STREET - FULL SHOT
As the taxi swings out from the curb following the limousine.

SCENE 34
CRAWFORD'S PRIVATE OFFICE - AT DESK - MEDIUM CLOSE

BOB: How's the necklace coming over? MRS. JORDAN: Charlie Chan's bringing it. He's a detective sergeant with the Honolulu police. CRAWFORD: (He remembers the name) Chan...didn't he used to be your number one boy? MRS. JORDAN: Yes...at the big house on the beach...when Bob was little. He's always been devoted to me. BOB: (Grinning) I remember him. He used to catch me every time I raided your cookie jar, and chase me out of the house. When does he get in? MRS. JORDAN: Thursday morning, on the 'President Pierce.' (She smiles reminiscently) He's planning to take a real vacation. CRAWFORD: (To Bob) You better meet him at the boat, Bob. BOB: I'll do that.(He gets up, indicating Mrs. Jordan)Is it all right if I take this good-looking young lady to lunch? CRAWFORD:(Smiling) Sure, if I can come along too.

Bob turns to Mrs. Jordan, indicating his father, as the latter gets up.